U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Smithsonian Institution / Electronics Technical

Job-title file

Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

25 employees hold this title in Smithsonian Institution. Median total compensation for the role is $99,692, above the department median of $94,562.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $2.6M
Role median: $99,692
Agency median: $94,562
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$73,134$134,642+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 25 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Electronics Technical is held in 19 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Smithsonian Institution, the median of $99,692 ranks #12 of 19.

Highest-paying departments for this role

U.S.Agency for Global Media

$162,537 · 20

Department of Justice

$151,392 · 7

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$148,614 · 2

Department of State

$146,144 · 2

Federal Communications Commission

$138,821 · 1

Department of Treasury

$128,772 · 6

Department of Transportation

$117,661 · 331

Department of Homeland Security

$114,820 · 62

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

$114,360 · 78

Department of Energy

$109,103 · 12

Social Security Administration

$107,590 · 5

Department of Commerce

$97,087 · 486

Median total compensation for the Electronics Technical role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Smithsonian Institution

Accounting 26
Administrative Officer 57
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic 12
Architecture 40
Archivist 41
Astronomy and Space Science 44
Audiovisual Production 14
Auditing 12
Biological Science Technician 30
Budget Analysis 39
Construction Control Technical 35
Contracting 30
Custodial Working 16
Ecology 19
Electrician 33
Engineering Technical 76
Exhibits Specialist 120
Facility Operations Services 80
Financial Administration and Program 60
Gardening 16
General Anthropology 13
General Arts and Information 312
General Attorney 34
General Education and Training 36
General Engineering 39
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 65
General Physical Science 18
Geology 23
Horticulture 45
Human Resources Management 72
Information Technology Management 221
Laboring 31
Librarian 54
Library Technician 25
Maintenance Mechanic 80
Management and Program Analysis 78
Masonry 17
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 315
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 58
Miscellaneous General Maintenance & Operations Work 20
Miscellaneous General Services and Support Work 73
Miscellaneous Plant and Animal Work 113
Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Oper 326
Motor Vehicle Operating 17
Museum Curator 143
Museum Specialist and Technician 404
Painting 21
Photography 21
Pipefitting 16
Program Management 33
Public Affairs 38
Safety and Occupational Health Management 32
Security Administration 73
Security Guard 784
Support Services Administration 16
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 174
Visual Information 61
Writing and Editing 25
Zoology 16

Record list

Employees with this title

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James Boyd

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$134,642

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,642
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

James Boyd works as a Electronics Technical for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. James earned $134,642 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

James Donaldson

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$134,642

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,642
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

At Smithsonian Institution, James Donaldson serves as a Electronics Technical based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,642. They are classified at grade 12.

Edward Ludtke

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$134,642

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,642
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

At Smithsonian Institution, Edward Ludtke serves as a Electronics Technical based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,642. They are classified at grade 12.

Joshua Zimmerman

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$129,728

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $129,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,728
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,728
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Joshua Zimmerman holds the role of Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $129,728. Their pay grade is 12.

Mark Savage

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$128,095

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $125,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,095
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,845
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $93,956
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Mark Savage holds the role of Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,095. Their pay grade is 13.

James Gardner

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$122,899

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,899
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

James Gardner is a Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $122,899. They are classified at grade 12.

Christopher Donaldson

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$119,787

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,787
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

At Smithsonian Institution, Christopher Donaldson serves as a Electronics Technical based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,787. They are classified at grade 12.

Paul Yamaguchi

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$117,856

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $117,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,856
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Hilo
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,856
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Duty Station Code: 151900001
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Paul Yamaguchi holds the role of Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Hilo, Hawaii. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,856. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael David

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$112,337

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $111,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,337
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,087
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,938
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

At Smithsonian Institution, Michael David serves as a Electronics Technical based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,337. They are classified at grade 11.

Lawrence Berger

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$105,389

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $105,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,389
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,389
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Lawrence Berger works as a Electronics Technical for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Lawrence earned $105,389 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Ricky Dulski

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$103,740

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $102,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,740
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,540
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Ricky Dulski holds the role of Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,740. Their pay grade is 11.

Adam Crews

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Adam Crews works as a Electronics Technical for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Adam earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Daniel Schultz

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$99,692

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $99,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,692
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,692
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,430
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Daniel Schultz works as a Electronics Technical for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Daniel earned $99,692 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Solomon Ho

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$96,561

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $96,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,561
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Hilo
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,561
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 151900001
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Solomon Ho works as a Electronics Technical for Smithsonian Institution based in Hilo, Hawaii. Solomon earned $96,561 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Smiley Davis

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

At Smithsonian Institution, Smiley Davis serves as a Electronics Technical based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Brooks Rownd

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$93,560

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $93,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,560
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Hilo
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $93,560
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,557
Duty Station Code: 151900001
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

At Smithsonian Institution, Brooks Rownd serves as a Electronics Technical based in Hilo, Hawaii. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,560. They are classified at grade 11.

Ronald Adams

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$92,395

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $91,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,395
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,145
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Ronald Adams is a Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $92,395. They are classified at grade 11.

Aaron Shumaker

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$90,460

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $89,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,460
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,460
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,791
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Aaron Shumaker holds the role of Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,460. Their pay grade is 09.

Kenneth Tenwalde

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$88,105

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $87,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,105
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,105
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Kenneth Tenwalde works as a Electronics Technical for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kenneth earned $88,105 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Dorian Williams

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$87,105

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $87,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,105
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Alexander

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $87,105
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,033
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Dorian Williams holds the role of Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,105. Their pay grade is 09.

Dain Newman

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2024 total comp

$85,372

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $85,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,372
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,372
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,064
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Dain Newman is a Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $85,372. They are classified at grade 10.

Louis Chaparro

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$77,771

Sub-department: National Gallery of Art
Base pay: $77,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,771
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,771
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM01
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,064
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Louis Chaparro works as a Electronics Technical for Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. Louis earned $77,771 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Walter Feaster

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$73,134

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $73,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,134
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,134
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,602
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

At Smithsonian Institution, Walter Feaster serves as a Electronics Technical based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,134. They are classified at grade 07.

Nhon Nguyen

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$73,134

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $73,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,134
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,134
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,602
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Nhon Nguyen holds the role of Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,134. Their pay grade is 07.

Sherri Thompson

Electronics Technical/Smithsonian Institution

2026 total comp

$73,134

Sub-department: Smithsonian Institution (Except Units Administered Under Separate Boards of Trustees)
Base pay: $73,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,134
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,134
Agency Code (OPM): SM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): SM03
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,602
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 0856

Sherri Thompson is a Electronics Technical at Smithsonian Institution based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $73,134. They are classified at grade 07.